Among witnesses who have testified are Macy's CEO Terry Lundgren, Penney's CEO Ron Johnson and Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living.

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Stewart and Penney CEO Ron Johnson are among those expected to take the witness stand in coming days.

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In a nail biting race Stewart swept aside the clear favourite, Australian Ron Clarke, to take a stunning gold in the 10, 000 metres.

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